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Forum: Fifth Wheels 01-10-2018, 12:41 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 20,648
Posted By allmi01
Here is an answer to the question of towing a TT...

Here is an answer to the question of towing a TT vs. 5'er of the same length.

Previous TT was a 2013 Cougar HC 319RLS which was as I recall 36' 6". I've towed it with my Excursion diesel and with...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 10-04-2017, 11:22 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,918
Posted By allmi01
i have a BAK Flip G2 and tow a Montana 5er with...

i have a BAK Flip G2 and tow a Montana 5er with no issue. It folds as flat as my Lund folding one that this one replaces. No issues in over 5K miles so far this year.

Mike
Forum: Campgrounds & Destinations 09-13-2017, 10:35 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,028
Posted By allmi01
I had that happen on a late arrival reservation....

I had that happen on a late arrival reservation. I didn't have a specific site reserved bit arranged for a late night arrival. When I arrived, the campground management left the site information on...
Forum: Odds 'n Ends 06-15-2017, 06:31 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,640
Posted By allmi01
I'd join that group. Got the been there done...

I'd join that group.

Got the been there done that stuff to prove you can do it wrong and now that I got it right, I'll never go back.

I hope everyone appreciates the humor of all this. I...
Forum: Freeways & Byways 05-30-2017, 08:18 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,251
Posted By allmi01
Going around Chicago on I-294 is the easier /...

Going around Chicago on I-294 is the easier / most direct. However this is a toll road to get ready to pay some tolls. If you have EZ-Pass, you're all good.

Plan on hitting I-294 either before...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 05-30-2017, 07:53 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,607
Posted By allmi01
The LED awning lights are switched via the...

The LED awning lights are switched via the in-command system (if you have that) or manual switches.

Sink covers, as Walt described, are Corian as are the counter tops. My 2017 has solid sink...
Forum: Campfire Chatter 05-12-2017, 09:04 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,255
Posted By allmi01
No your not being a bad parent. You are being a...

No your not being a bad parent. You are being a parent.

that said, I did something similar back in 2003 with 5 kids (ages 7 to 15), for a 3 week trip to the left coast. 6000 miles. My wife and I...
Forum: Towing 05-08-2017, 12:32 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 18,529
Posted By allmi01
The only exception to RV's in scales I know of,...

The only exception to RV's in scales I know of, from personal experience, is Nebraska which weighs all vehicle combinations towing a trailer of any kind. They have the electronic pre-inspection and...
Forum: Campfire Chatter 04-25-2017, 08:26 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,414
Posted By allmi01
Michigan has been renovating some of the SP's to...

Michigan has been renovating some of the SP's to have FHU sites. Most are on the east side of the LP. Hoffmaster has electric only sites. Check out he Michigan DNR site and it shows what facilities...
Forum: Campfire Chatter 04-20-2017, 08:40 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,414
Posted By allmi01
You'll like Hoffmaster SP. A typical Michigan SP....

You'll like Hoffmaster SP. A typical Michigan SP. electric only. A fairly short walk to the beach. Lots of stuff to do in and around Muskegon.

You should come back in September for the Irish...
Forum: Campgrounds & Destinations 04-20-2017, 08:25 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,123
Posted By allmi01
I think the state park I used was Big Lagoon SP....

I think the state park I used was Big Lagoon SP. A fair walk to the beach however a good trade for shaded sites.

I really liked it for sorter stay. Not full HU's but worked for us visiting the...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 04-20-2017, 08:22 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,936
Posted By allmi01
Since I'm still new to 5th wheels, I try to learn...

Since I'm still new to 5th wheels, I try to learn from all the veteran folks here.

I did high hitch my Monte once. The Husky hitch did not lock in properly so I could not put in the safety pin on...
Forum: New Member Check in! 03-24-2017, 09:18 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,646
Posted By allmi01
Welcome to the forum. Congrat's on the new...

Welcome to the forum. Congrat's on the new Alpine.

X3 on what others have said about the tires. Ensure you have something higher rated than load range E's on the Alpine. My new Montana was built...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 03-17-2017, 08:35 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 17,528
Posted By allmi01
I usually don;t jump in on these discussions...

I usually don;t jump in on these discussions however I do defer to members like CWtheMan who knows tires well and to the manufacturers on engineering.

ST tires, while they have bad reputations,...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 01-31-2017, 10:32 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 16,748
Posted By allmi01
I have had I-PASS (Illinois version and is part...

I have had I-PASS (Illinois version and is part of the EZ-PASS consortium) for several years (north of 10 at this point). I have 2 blue transponders for pulling trailers (one for the Excursion (class...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 01-31-2017, 10:15 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 63,088
Posted By allmi01
I just purchased a Montana 3710FL (sister to the...

I just purchased a Montana 3710FL (sister to the 3711FL difference is RV vs residential refer) in October. The Montana is a higher end comparable with the Alpine's. The HC is lighter and a but less...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 01-23-2017, 12:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,175
Posted By allmi01
I have a 3710FL which is the sister to the...

I have a 3710FL which is the sister to the 3711FL. The difference being the residential fridge in the 3711 vs the RV fridge in the 3710.

This said, I pull with an 06 F350 CC dually diesel. Luckily...
Forum: Towing 12-09-2016, 10:44 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 11,048
Posted By allmi01
X2 on that. I will note the exception of CA CARB...

X2 on that. I will note the exception of CA CARB requirements on diesel engines. This kind of falls under the full faith and credit clause of the US Constitution however that is a layman's belief not...
Forum: Freeways & Byways 12-09-2016, 10:23 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 9,028
Posted By allmi01
I have the Smart RV Route app on a 7" tablet. I...

I have the Smart RV Route app on a 7" tablet. I paid $99 for a 2or 3 year subscription. It works pretty well and give you warnings about steep grades, railroad crossings, scales (some states do...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 12-09-2016, 10:09 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,788
Posted By allmi01
X2 on Pull Toy's response. My Husky 26K does the...

X2 on Pull Toy's response. My Husky 26K does the same thing. You need to set the king pin a little low and it will latch every time. Level or high, no latch.

Mike
Forum: New Member Check in! 12-09-2016, 10:01 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,891
Posted By allmi01
Congrats on the new rig. Enjoy and welcome. ...

Congrats on the new rig. Enjoy and welcome.

Mike
Forum: Fifth Wheels 10-14-2016, 05:53 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,229
Posted By allmi01
Re: Toll road or not

EZ Pass works most everywhere except Kansas Turnpike, OK turnpike I think and there are a few others out west it doesn't. Easy of the Mississippi, it works pretty much everywhere. I-Pass in Illinois...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 10-13-2016, 10:18 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,229
Posted By allmi01
Re: Toll road or not

I use the Illinois Tollway a lot. My dually is considered a class 6 truck to a trip from Aurora east on I-88 to I-294 and north on that to the state line in Wisconsin will cost you $10 and change....
Forum: Campfire Chatter 08-12-2016, 09:57 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,943
Posted By allmi01
I can;t speak to the trip from Teas up to I80 but...

I can;t speak to the trip from Teas up to I80 but I have driven US287 from I80 north to Yellowstone. Very nice drive and no major grades either up or down. If you are riving a gas TV you will...
Forum: New Member Check in! 06-27-2016, 05:08 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 911
Posted By allmi01
welcome to the Site. Lots of great people here...

welcome to the Site. Lots of great people here and lots of knowledge.

Enjoy the new trailer.

Mike:wlcm:
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